![]() We tested Unger’s 12-inch stainless steel window squeegee and found it excellent at pulling water and glass cleaner off mirrors, windows, and ceramic tile without leaving streaks. We also tested some different features, including a magnetic squeegee and one that vacuumed up the water as we pulled the squeegee along the glass. However, some boast a few bells and whistles that can come in handy, such as microfiber scrub pads on the other side of the squeegee head for scrubbing away dirt or smears before using the squeegee blade to pull the water off. Most window squeegees are simple-just a handle and a flexible blade for pulling water off glass. The heavier the pole, the more strenuous and difficult it will be to clean tall windows effectively. Just keep overall weight in mind when shopping for extra-long poles. Some window squeegees come with long extension poles, while others feature threads inside the handle that allow them to be used with matching poles. The best bet for cleaning outdoor windows is an extension pole. But outdoor windows can be too high to reach with a short handle, and balancing on a step ladder for the chore simply isn’t safe. Short handles (less than 12 inches from the end of the handle to the blade) are the handiest for cleaning most first-story indoor windows, as well as the windows and windshields of a vehicle. Handle length helps determine what sort of chore a squeegee will be best for. While those types are still available, they’re less popular today. Older types of squeegees often came with built-in channels, and the user could cut a desired length of rubber from a roll to fit the channel. To replace, the user slides the old channel and blade out of the squeegee’s head and slides a new one in. Typically, the channel is a metal rod with a preinstalled rubber or silicon blade. The squeegee’s channel is a groove into which the blade is secured. Low-quality rubber and silicone tend to become brittle or crack more easily. The question isn’t so much about which material to use but whether the blade contains high-quality rubber or silicone. Some users prefer silicone blades to rubber blades and vice versa, but both work well and are found in high-end squeegees used by professionals. If the blade is replaceable, it’s usually a quick process to remove the old one and install a new one. Over time, or as a result of an accident, the blade of a squeegee may warp, harden, or tear, which damages its flat edge and destroys its ability to remove water completely. Most squeegees (but not all) have replaceable blades. BladeĪ squeegee blade is the flexible silicone or rubber strip that fits into a channel on the head of the tool. Models that scrub and squeegee offer two-in-one benefits and are highly convenient for those with a house full of windows to clean. The best window squeegee creates a seal against the window to remove water or cleaning solution completely with each stroke. ![]() Squeegees come in various designs, from small handheld models for the shower to long-handled designs that reach the tops of tall windows. Photo: Glenda Taylor What to Consider When Choosing the Best Window Squeegee
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